Taporaph (Red Sails) Formal Ref! (kinda wip)

"You could have left me for her, she wanted you."
"Yes, I suppose I could have."
"Why didn't you?"
"Well, my little fieldmouse, I love you. And you've never heard me say that about anyone else, now have you?"
"No..."
"Right-o. And you never will."

"Captain, the queen Mairi has sent for you. About some... deal, or plan of some sort?"
"Ah! O'er the rails with that."
"Sir, I really think you should give this your consideration."
"Oh don't you worry now, mate. I know what the good queen wants, and ho, is it a tempting offer, but I'm going to have to pass. She'll understand."
"Sir-"
"Maybe you should respond to her instead. You might just be grateful for it."

"What's this then? Oh. Haunted. Good!"

"A drink and a dance for my lovely boys. And per'aps one for my spoiled little fieldmouse, too~"

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Name: Taporaph (Tap/Taps/Pora)

Gender: Male

Age: 54 (mid/late 20s)

Nest:  Some ties to Seashore

Rank: -

Personality: 
▼ Bold to a fault, often risking life and limb
▼ Can be very combative and hostile, especially when he has an actual immediate goal
⌘ Sometimes hilariously clumsy, but usually remarkably dexterous. Well enough for him, his luck usually gives out at more comedic times than dangerous ones.
▲ Seems to radiate inspiration- whether it's through pep and fervor or intimidation, caeli around him always feel a surge of energy
▲ An absolute cutie patootie

Relations: 
Mouse - sweetheart (waifu for laifu)
Ono - friend
Helaku - friend/crewmate?
LF crewmates (friends and respected peers), ex(es) (can be for comedy/drama, or for warmhearted flashbacks. Any nest/gender/rank), friendly trading partners
Happy to make new friends or rivals!

Behaviour: Taporaph is an explorer at heart, seeking adventure and fortune all around Dravisdor. His long term goal is to entirely circle the continent and see every inch of its beaches, not missing a single pace's worth of sight, and bring back treasures from every corner of the world. He is loud and has a massive presence, commanding ears and eyes everywhere he goes. In social situations, he's bold and raucous, with in infectious charisma and aura of energy. He steals shows and breaks hearts without a thought. When things turn serious, though, it's another matter. If he has confidence in his success, he maintains his cheerful and somewhat rowdy disposition, doing everything with a flourish and a hearty laugh. But if he senses disturbance among his companions, or danger to his plan, that demeanor vanishes in a heartbeat, replaced by stark seriousness and determination. His bold, carrying voice goes low and lethal, and his expressive flourishes turn to animal efficiency, his movements simplifying, his face stone. This mood never lasts though, as the moment the mission is complete, he's either cheering and grinning with glee or, if it was a failure, doing his best to uplift his companions.

Background: (In development, but it involves boats and romance. In abundance. Privateer caeli, huway!)
Taporaph was born in the seashore nest, but quickly found himself more drawn to the sea itself. He started fishing for his family early in life, and quickly became very comfortable with reading the tides and flying or sailing along the beach. As he grew older, he started to struggle in search of a position in the nest. At first the obvious choice seemed to be continued life as a fisherman, but he didn't have half the patience or know-how to actually set up a shop. Then he figured his innate curiosity and comfort roaming alone would make him an ideal knight-errant, but there was no demand for such a job, and he wasn't consistent enough to be a good representative of the nest. Finally he considered finding work as a guard, and his physique and inspiring manner seemed perfect for it, but he still just wasn't one for protocol and law and order. He was never a BAD caeli, but even as he trained as an enforcer, he usually responded to crime on a case by case basis, and NEVER formally. When, at the end of his rope and running out of ideas for a life, he finally got an audience with the queen, the two were rather impressed with each other. He could not fill the purpose Mairi had in mind for him just yet, though, so Taporaph determined that until he could come back and do her bidding, he would sail every inch of Dravisdor's coastline, retrieve every treasure he found in her name, and map as much of the continent as he saw. Ever since, he's been circling the world, taking expeditions deep into its heart, and making friends and enemies everywhere he goes. He's even come back around to the seashore nest a few times- much to the mixed reactions of his former neighbors- to drop of riches and have his ship's logs chronicled and his discoveries noted. After all, if he were to die or get lost without checking in, all of his work would be for naught.
In time, his motive faded. He adventures now for the sake of adventure. Should Mairi ever call upon him, he'd answer (probably), but his home is his ship, and his love is his crew. And truly, what's a queen compared to his little fieldmouse?

-Standard Breed (C)
-Long Curled Horns (R) + unique discoloration
-Long Thin Tail (C)
-Cervine Ears (C)
-Membrane Wings (C)

<sub>Art notes:
NOT MINE
Under normal circumstances, I wouldn't upload other people's art on my DA, but as this was an art auction that I won and I adore the work Oni and Ahal did, I have used the original sold art WITH THE CREATOR'S PERMISSION. Please check out their pages and direct your art compliments at them, thank you Trust me, I'll post plenty of original art of this beauty later, but for now let's enjoy the original.
onigiryStuff and Ahalteke 

Optional:
Barding, as seen above</sub>

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